1.) “When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways–either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength.” ― Dalai Lama

2.) “Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” – Dalai Lama

3.) “We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.” ― Dalai Lama

4.) “The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your actions will be.” – Dalai Lama

5.) “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” – Dalai Lama

6.) “Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay.” – Dalai Lama

7.) “If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it’s not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.” – Dalai Lama

8.) “I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.” ― Dalai Lama

9.) “This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness.” – Dalai Lama

10.) “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama

11.) “I have found that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It is the ultimate source of success in life.” ― Dalai Lama XIV